Mortgage Loan Officer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Mortgage loan officers work in a specialty occupation that qualifies for H-1B visa sponsorship, with employers filing a Labor Condition Application before you start. Commission-heavy compensation structures require careful prevailing wage documentation, and retail banking employers increasingly sponsor international candidates with finance or economics degrees.

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Overview

Open Jobs79+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type90% On-site
Top LocationHouston, TX
Most JobsKeyBank

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Mortgage Loan Officer
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Mortgage Loan Officer
Central Bank
St. Louis, Missouri
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Partnerships & Business Development
Compliance & Legal
Inside Sales
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Mortgage Loan Officer
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Mortgage Loan Officer
Fifth Third Bank
Macedonia, Ohio
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Mortgage Loan Officer
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Mortgage Loan Officer
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
North Carolina
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Account Management
Remote (US)
None

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Mortgage Loan Officer
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Mortgage Loan Officer
KeyBank
Tacoma, Washington
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
Inside Sales
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Mortgage Loan Officer I
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Mortgage Loan Officer I
Navy Federal Credit Union
Corpus Christi, Texas
Sales
Account Management
Customer Service & Support
$24 - $35/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Mortgage Loan Officer Jobs

Verify your degree field matches the role

H-1B eligibility for mortgage loan officers requires a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a directly related field. A general business degree usually qualifies, but a degree in an unrelated field can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.

Research prevailing wage tiers before negotiating

Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level before you negotiate, so your salary clears the LCA threshold without surprises at filing.

Find sponsors through verified LCA filing history

Target banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies that have filed LCAs for loan officer roles in your target city. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified sponsorship history so you can focus applications on companies already set up to sponsor.

Clarify how commission income is treated on the LCA

Many mortgage loan officer roles are partially or fully commission-based. Your employer must document that the total offered compensation meets prevailing wage, and pure commission structures can complicate LCA certification. Get written confirmation of the base salary before the offer is finalized.

Get your NMLS license sorted before the petition files

Federal law requires mortgage loan officers to hold a valid NMLS license before originating loans. USCIS treats unlicensed candidates as unqualified for the specialty occupation, so apply for your state license early and confirm portability if you're transferring from another state.

Time your job search around the H-1B cap and selection process

H-1B is subject to an annual cap and a selection process whose rules have changed recently. Plan your job search and employer conversations at least six months before you need status, so your employer can file the moment a slot is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a mortgage loan officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?

Yes, mortgage loan officer roles generally qualify when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field as a minimum condition of employment. If the job posting says a degree is 'preferred' rather than required, that weakens the specialty occupation argument and can lead to a USCIS Request for Evidence. Employers should document that a degree is a standard industry requirement for the position.

How does commission-based pay affect H-1B prevailing wage compliance?

Commission-only or heavily commission-based compensation can create LCA problems because DOL requires the employer to guarantee payment at or above the prevailing wage regardless of sales performance. Employers typically need to structure at least a base salary component that meets the prevailing wage threshold. If your offer is structured as draw-against-commission, confirm in writing that the guaranteed draw satisfies the LCA wage requirement before the petition is filed.

Do I need an NMLS license before my employer can sponsor me?

You need a valid Nationwide Multistate Licensing System license to legally originate mortgage loans in any U.S. state, and USCIS expects you to meet all licensure requirements to qualify for the specialty occupation. You can apply for the license while your H-1B petition is pending, but your employer cannot put you in a loan-originating role until it's granted. Check whether your home country banking experience satisfies pre-licensing education hour requirements in your state.

Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor mortgage loan officers?

Large retail banks, regional credit unions, and independent mortgage companies are the most active sponsors for this role. Smaller brokerages rarely sponsor because the legal and filing costs are substantial relative to the hire. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B filing history for loan officer positions, narrowed by location, so you're only applying to companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process.

Can a mortgage loan officer transition from OPT or STEM OPT to H-1B with the same employer?

Yes, and this is one of the more straightforward transitions because the employer already has proof of specialty occupation from your OPT employment. Your employer files the H-1B petition before your OPT expires, and a cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30 if your OPT ends before the new fiscal year begins. Confirm your degree is listed on the STEM-designated CIP code list if you're using STEM OPT, since not all business degrees qualify for the 24-month extension.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Mortgage Loan Officer jobs?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.